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I Just wanted to ask

Unread postby LTVaulter » Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:54 pm

Well I'm a 6 grader

And i jump 7.4 ft (2.25cm)

Is that good?? :confused:

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Unread postby powerplant42 » Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:52 pm

How long have you been vaulting? If you're just starting, that's awesome. I know a couple of high schoolers that struggle to clear 7' 6''... If you've been vaulting for a few years, that's still pretty good. Put up some video!
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Unread postby AR01 » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:56 pm

I say that's pretty good considering youre a sixth grader because not that many 6th graders even get the chance to vault. You're a step ahead for high school. Good job and good luck!

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Unread postby learning to fly » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:57 pm

anything for a sixth grader is good :D . just keep working and you'll have a head start in high school that will make a big difference

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Unread postby LTVaulter » Sat Mar 22, 2008 2:42 am

I will put up some video if i can ;)

I've been at plenty meets, much medals now, but they mean nothing.

And also I'm vaulting around half an year, I'm just not vaulting high. I'm vaulting for the technicue (sorry for spelling, being lithuanian is bad).

I vault 3 times in a week, always there's a coach. :P

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Unread postby learning to fly » Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:50 am

for half a year of vaulting thats pretty good. and vaulting 3 days a week is a geat oppurtunity. its really good that you are focusing on the technique. as you get older and you grow and are able to build alot more muscle, the heights you can reach will increase dramatically. the key to reaching good heights in polevault is a strong, fast run and a good plant. so keep it up, youre off to an awesome start


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